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September 27th, 2007, 04:00 AM
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Opinions please.....
72" 1134W Metal Halide Aquarium Reef Light w/ FREE Ship - (eBay item 130156874384 end time Oct-01-07 11:48:38 PDT)
Possibly this light fixture? on a 125, maybe good for a larger tank in the future? Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125 Clear for Life Acrylic- ASM Skimmer,RioHB20's (x2) 30 gallon sump... Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 6 months Other Intrests: Video Games, Saltwater Tanks, Playing with the 2yr old.. 
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September 27th, 2007, 04:07 AM
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Re: Opinions please.....
get the same thing off aquatraders, but ten dollars more than the one off ebay also aqyatraders is more reliable
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125gal.SWPT,20gal,FWPL,and 30gal.SWRT Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 3years Other Intrests: airsoft,guitar,wakeskating,skateboarding
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September 27th, 2007, 04:09 AM
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Re: Opinions please.....
Mcgyver,this is my opinion,its an Odyssea which I'm not fond of.Bobby thinks its a good fixture but the bulbs and ballast sucks.So look at replacing the bulbs/ballast with something else.The company once had fire issues with the older models.Maybe there PC fixture is alright for people looking to keep low-mod light corals but IMO,look elsewhere if you're wanting MH.Lighting is one of the most important equipment besides skimmers,don't risk it!
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September 27th, 2007, 04:15 AM
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Re: Opinions please.....
Reefs right.
Read some real horror stories about those lights.I wouldnt risk my families home and lives for it.
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Live life at full draw. Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125gal SPS tank in the works Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 2+ Other Intrests: Hunting,camping,fishing
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September 27th, 2007, 04:30 AM
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Re: Opinions please.....
same here ... horror stories !! maybe look into a retro kit ?? i have WAY less than that in my 3x250w retro kit.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: SPS dominated 125, 100 gallon frag tank, 100 gallon rubbermaid sump Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 3 years, fragging 2 1/2 years
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September 27th, 2007, 04:59 AM
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Re: Opinions please.....
thx folks, will keep looking... just saw it up there and wanted to take a stab..
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125 Clear for Life Acrylic- ASM Skimmer,RioHB20's (x2) 30 gallon sump... Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 6 months Other Intrests: Video Games, Saltwater Tanks, Playing with the 2yr old..
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September 27th, 2007, 05:17 AM
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Re: Opinions please.....
I am one that can talk about the horror stories, I had one start on fire. Burned my wall and aquatraders had nothing to do with me when I tried to get some reinbursement.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 12 gallon nano, 850 gallon reef, 4 - 20 gallon species tanks, 180 gallon built in Angel & Butterfly Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 15+ years Other Intrests: reef keeping, scuba diving, rock crawling, horse back riding
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September 27th, 2007, 04:21 PM
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Re: Opinions please.....
Yep. I too have only heard bad things about Odyssea. Spend the extra cash to go with a reliable brand that won't leave you homeless.
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 240-gallon reef with a 55-gallon sump and 35-gallon refugium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 7 years
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